Dep. Cali vs Once Caldas: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportivo Cali prepare to host Once Caldas on March 7, 2026, with kick-off at 02:30, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportivo Cali, currently 9th in the standings with 11 points from 8 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 10 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Once Caldas, sitting 3rd with 16 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Deportivo Cali and Once Caldas have favored Once Caldas, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Atletico Bucaramanga, Deportivo Cali recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Gallese, Correa, Alvarez, Aguilar, Viafara, Reynoso, Orozco, Pajaro, Martinez, Giraldo, Rodriguez. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Once Caldas's last outing came against Boyaco Chico, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Parra, Tamayo, Cardona, Castano, Cuesta, Mejia, Quinones, Gomez, Sanchez, Zapata, Moreno. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Deportivo Cali are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportivo Cali and Once Caldas are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Deportivo Cali's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Once Caldas's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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